Hathaway Scholarships

Hathaway Scholarship Information

The state of Wyoming has established a generous scholarship program in the name of former Wyoming Governor Stan Hathaway that rewards eligible Wyoming-resident students with scholarship money to attend a Wyoming Community College or the University of Wyoming. The program provides merit and need-based awards to eligible students.

This webpage provides additional details on these exciting new scholarships, including scholarship types, amounts, eligibility requirements, transfers and the application process.

If currently in high school, have your high school transcripts sent to Eastern Wyoming College as well as your ACT score

Upon graduation, have your Wyoming high school send us a final copy of your official transcript.

After receiving your final transcript and ACT score Student Financial Assistance will inform you of your Hathaway Scholarship award amount.

To be considered for the “Need-Based Hathaway Scholarship.” please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our office will determine your eligibility once you have completed the application process.

Hathaway Merit Scholarships

The four levels of Hathaway Scholarship Merit Awards and their requirements are:

The student must be a Wyoming resident, according to the listed criteria .

Other Student Categories
Students who are home-schooled, received a GED, or plan to attend part time should review the information on this webpage and contact the EWC Financial Aid Office for questions.

Disqualifying Factors

The following students do not qualify for the Hathaway Scholarship:

Students who are incarcerated

Students who are in default or owe a refund on a Title IV or other federal or state education loan

Students who are eligible, but have not complied with the United States selective service system requirements for registration

Students who have been convicted of a felony (appeals can be heard through the Wyoming Department of Education)

Hathaway Need-Based Awards

Students qualifying for the merit portion of Hathaway Scholarships may qualify for additional need-based Hathaway Scholarship funds. Students seeking a Need Award must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

How much money can I get?

Qualifying students may receive a percentage of their “unmet need” based on their eligible Hathaway scholarship level.

Provisional Opportunity – 25% of unmet need

Opportunity – 25% of unmet need

Performance – 25% of unmet need

Honors – 100% of unmet need

How is “Unmet Need” calculated?

Start with Eastern Wyoming College’s Cost of Attendance.

The Eastern Wyoming College Financial Aid Office will help you calculate this number, which includes allowances for the cost of tuition, fees, books, room/board, transportation and personal/miscellaneous expenses.